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Submitted by admin on Fri, 05/03/2024 - 09:14
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  • Common Name

    Lion’s Mane

  • Botanical Name

    Hericium erinaceus

  • Part Used

    Fruiting body

  • Clinical Summary

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  • Monograph

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  • Alcohol

    30%

  • Dose

    20 to 100mL weekly

Sometimes called the “smart mushroom”, lion’s mane is a large, white, shaggy mushroom that resembles a lion’s mane as it grows. It contains powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds that may help reduce the impact of chronic disease. This functional mushroom has been widely reported to have therapeutic activities related to the promotion of nerve and brain health and may protect against dementia, reduce mild symptoms of anxiety and depression, and help repair nerve damage.

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A guide to Lion’s Mane and its properties

  • Traditional Use

    In Chinese and Japanese medical systems lion’s mane has traditionally been used to fortify the spleen, nourish the gut and as an anticancer herb.

  • Actions

    Adaptogen, nervine, neuroprotective, nootropic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, hepatoprotective, immunomodulant, hypoglycaemic, hypolipidemic, anti-aging, anticancer

  • Indications

    •    Cognitive impairment, improve cognitive function, memory and concentration, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, multiple sclerosis, depression, anxiety, nerve injuries, stroke recovery
    •    Gastrointestinal disease, irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, stomach ulcers
    •    Cardiovascular health, diabetes symptoms
    •    Inflammation, cancer adjunct
    •    Improved immune function

  • Energetics

    Sweet, moist and neutral.

  • Use in Pregnancy

    There is no existing research into the safe use of lion’s mane during pregnancy or when breastfeeding.

  • Contraindications & Cautions

    Lion’s mane has a long history of safe use however there have been two cases of anaphylaxis reported that were believed to be linked to its consumption in food and as a supplement so caution must be taken in those with asthma and other allergic conditions. Advise patients with autoimmune diseases to use lion’s mane mushroom with caution. Theoretically it might increase the risk of bruising or bleeding in patients with bleeding disorders. Discontinue lion’s mane at least two weeks before elective surgical procedures.

  • Drug Interactions

    Caution with anticoagulant/antiplatelet (such as warfarin) drugs as there is a theoretical risk of increased bleeding. Caution with antidiabetic drugs as there is a theoretical risk of additive effects.

  • Dietary Information

    Vegan friendly. Gluten and dairy free.

  • Substitutes

    Bacopa, Gotu Kola, Cordyceps, Reishi